Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon went down with an ankle injury late in the game against the Denver Broncos. Mixon was rushing the ball on a first down when he was tackled by a Broncos defender in the open field, with the tackler landing on Mixon's ankle. The 25-year-old needed to be helped off the field but was seen walking on the sidelines after being removed from the game.
Joe Mixon left the game with an apparent injury.
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) December 20, 2021
With 2:36 left, it?ll be a balance between Samaje Perine and the quick game as the Bengals try to ice the win. https://t.co/YT4PtAczzU
Samaje Perine came on in relief of Mixon, carrying the ball twice before the Bengals punted the ball back to the Broncos with just over a minute left in regulation.
An update on Mixon's injury should be available in post-game press conferences, and his injury status is worth monitoring throughout the week.
The Bengals hung on to defeat the Broncos as +3 underdogs. Next up for Cincinnati is a Week 16 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. Keep your eyes on FanDuel Sportsbook for a line on the contest.
